A truly terrifying recreation

Step once again into the shoes of dauntless rookie cop Leon Kennedy and intrepid college student Claire Redfield as they peel back the horrific truths surrounding the collapse of Raccoon City and the catastrophic events that would set in motion the ongoing Resident Evil saga.

Re-imagined for the 21st century, Resident Evil 2 combines the exploration, puzzle-solving and survival mechanics of the original with modern visual depth, snappy combat and vast environments.

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A faithful recreation

Based on the original PlayStation-console release of 1998, Resident Evil 2 has been entirely rebuilt with modern technology for a deeper narrative experience.

Engage in frenzied combat, explore dark, menacing corridors, solve puzzles and collect and use items in a constant fight for survival.

Intersecting narratives

Follow separate playable campaigns for both Leon and Claire and watch the events unfold from both characters’ perspectives.

A classic cast

Join some of the series' best-loved characters in their first ever Resident Evil adventure, including well-known antagonists like Ada Wong and William and Annette Birkin.

Cutting-edge visuals

Experience the incredible atmosphere and unspeakable sights like never before with incredibly-detailed characters, environments and effects.

Extended gameplay

Get a closer look at how the re-imagined version of Resident Evil 2 looks and plays on PlayStation 4 with direct gameplay footage from both main characters.

Leon and Ada

Claire vs. Unstoppable Tyrant

Iconic characters

Resident Evil 2 introduced a cast of much-loved characters who would each go on to have their own roles within the wider Resident Evil universe. For their modern recreation, Capcom's designers set out to capture the classic look and feel that made them so memorable in the original game.

Leon S. Kennedy

A rookie police officer who went on to become one of the series' most beloved and iconic characters, Leon Kennedy made his debut all the way back in 1998 with the original release of Resident Evil 2 on PlayStation.

Pragmatic and unflappable, Leon became an instant fan favourite with his underdog charm and signature hair-cut, returning as the lead protagonist in two further games.

Also appears in:

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 6

Claire Redfield

On the hunt for her missing brother - Resident Evil protagonist Chris Redfield - college student Claire finds herself stranded in Raccoon City as hordes of the undead begin to overrun the streets.

Compassionate and witty, Claire was the key character link between the first and second games and remained a series mainstay for decades to come following her initial debut.

Also appears in:

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X

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Ada Wong

A lone survivor wandering the streets of Raccoon City, Ada is certainly not all she seems. Purposeful, but seemingly hiding her true intentions, Leon is forced to trust her as he explores the decimated streets.

Enigmatic and determined, Ada's anti-hero stylings have made her a firm favourite among series fans, returning as a playable character in later games alongside Leon and Chris.

Also appears in:

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 6

Sherry Birkin

Daughter of Umbrella researchers William and Annette Birkin, Sherry finds herself trapped in Raccoon City Police Department following a panicked phonecall from her mother. Alone and unarmed, she joins Claire Redfield in a bid to track down her missing parents.

A more crucial character than she may at first appear, Sherry re-appears later on in the series as a federal agent with some unusual supernatural talents.